Controversy Erupts in Hubli Over Love Jihad Allegations, FIR Filed Against Young Womans Family
Hubli, April 4: A significant controversy has emerged in Hubli, Karnataka, surrounding the relationship between a young couple. The dispute escalated to allegations of assault, kidnapping, and serious accusations. The young womans mother has filed two separate complaints at the Vidyanagar police station. In a turn of events, the young mans father has also lodged ... Read more Controversy Erupts in Hubli Over Love Jihad Allegations, FIR Filed Against Young Womans Family
War impact: Gulf job loss fears prompt demand for NRI secretariat in Karnataka
As tensions rise in the Gulf due to the West Asia conflict, Karnataka is on high alert for the looming threat of job losses affecting its eight lakh NRIs. The focus of concern has pivoted from mere safety to the harsh realities of employment instability, with many grappling with salary cuts and increased time off work.
Ktaka police launch e-beat to assist seniors living alone
Guv nudges Ktaka govt to review SSLC 3rd lang grading move
Researchers trek 35km in Karnataka to document Appemidi varieties, seek heritage & spice tag
Karnataka health department issues norms for private hospitals to report child sexual abuse cases
Heart disease burden grows in Karnataka; Jayadeva network expands by 600 beds
Indulge in art and explore fitness at Happy Streets
Bengaluru woman accuses cousin of morphing her pics
Woman, 73, goes for yoga class, returns to find house burgled in Bengaluru
Bengaluru City University convocation: Cricketer, musician to get honorary doctorates
Desperate for smoke, rehab runaways loot driver in Bengaluru, sell stolen auto for Rs 5k
Karnataka to provide reading glasses to citizens aged 40 and above
Mysore Silk: The luxury sari that behaves just like gold
It felt like cricket versus poetry, but we still had a full house, says poet Nayab Midha
Step up your wedding style with bazubandhs and kamarbandhs
Man found hanging from tree in Cubbon Park
Assault and robbery case cracked, one arrested
Santosh Hegde collapses at event in Bengaluru, now recovering
Hubballi man assaulted over alleged love jihad, police cite family feud
Belagavi property tax growth lags despite surge in buildings
Railways on alert as LPG trains get security cover amid crisis
Private borewells tapped to meet drinking water needs in Dharwad dist
Devotion and reflection mark Good Friday observance across Belagavi
Police arrest nine in NH-48 robbery case
Gaganyaan: Mission MITRA commences in Leh
Delhi man arrested in Karnataka for selling fake weight-loss powder
Woman goes missing during trekking in Kodagu
Honorary doctorates to politicians raises eyebrows
The two politicians are Congress MLC K. Govindaraj and B.M. Farooq, an industrialist from Mangaluru identified with the Janata Dal (Secular)
Karnataka tops under Namo Drone Didi Yojana
Karnataka rolls out free reading glasses programme for elderly, pilot in Yadgir district
JD(S) leader accuses government of cheating farmers in ragi procurement
Too many women STEM students drop out before entering careers: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
When women are given equal access to opportunities, supported in their growth, and empowered to lead, the entire ecosystem benefits, says Parvinder Maini, Scientific Secretary, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (OPSA)
Governance takes backseat in Karnataka as ministers go all in on bypolls
Lay siege to PMs residence, says CM after auto drivers set deadline over LPG shortage issue
The city has been witnessing a shortage of LPG for autorickshaws over the past two days, with drivers queueing up for kilometres outside fuel stations
HDK expresses dissatisfaction over MLAs seeking free IPL tickets
Siddaramaiah has no moral right to talk about family politics, says HDK
HDK hopeful of laying foundation stone for ARAI Test Centre in May 2026
Santosh Hedge rushed to hospital
Leverage social media, target Gen Z in food innovation: Minister says to CFTRI scientists
B.P. Yatnal, expelled BJP leader, begins campaign for BJP nominee in Bagalkot
He did not criticise Umesh Meti, the Congress candidate; instead, he trained his guns on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
Despite regular maintenance, outages remain a constant in Bengaluru
As per data available as of March end, Karnatakas peak demand stands at 17,705 MW, with the BESCOM alone accounting for 8,870 MW
Dharwad ties up with owners of 186 private borewells to ensure water supply during summer
Five from Karnataka find place in AICC council
All about Karnatakas new Freedom Of Choice in Marriage Bill | Decode Karnataka
Karnataka Legislature recently passed the Karnataka Freedom of Choice in Marriage and Prevention and Prohibition of Crimes in the Name of Honour and Tradition (Eva Nammava, Eva Nammava) Bill, 2026.
The rainfall data collected since 2017 shows average availability of 18 tmcft of water from the streams in the Western Ghats; VJNL claims the water available is more than sufficient for drinking purposes.
Kalaburagi: Advocate hacked to death
LPG crisis sparks surge in interest for electric autos in Bengaluru
The recent surge in fuel prices, triggered by West Asia conflict, has increased operating costs for conventional fuel-based vehicles. This has, in turn, revived attention towards electric vehicles (EVs), including electric cars, autos, two-wheelers and plug-in hybrids.
Union Minister launches BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Centre at CFTRI
Hostel facility to come up for farmers, FPOs, and SHGs who participate in the training programmes offered by the CSIR-CFTRI
NIMHANS review flags enduring impact of child suicides on parents, mental health professionals
The study finds that parents experience intense and prolonged grief marked by guilt, self-blame, and a persistent search for answers, while mental health professionals experience a parallel emotional burden
Rangayana to host Chinnara Mela summer camp from April 14
Kalaburagi: Student drowns while swimming in river
Karnataka Crowned Overall Champion at Khelo India Tribal Games 2026
Raipur, April 3: The inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games has concluded, showcasing the talents of nearly 3,800 athletes from 30 states and union territories across nine sports. Karnataka emerged as the overall champion, clinching a remarkable 23 gold medals, while Odisha topped the medal tally with a total of 57 medals. On ... Read more Karnataka Crowned Overall Champion at Khelo India Tribal Games 2026
Karanja-affected farmers to stage protest in Bidar on April 11
Programme to celebrate 75th birthday of JSS secretary Ajit Prasad to be held on April 5
My Classmates and Lecturers Wife Harassed Me 23-Year-Old Karnataka Ayurvedic Doctor Dies Suicide Note Reveals The Logical Indian
The Bidar-based individual, Salman Khan, runs the YouTube channel Media in Truth
Yadgir DC issues show cause notices to two LPG cylinder agencies for violating rules
The agencies face charges of selling cylinders at a higher price than that fixed by the government to customers who had not even booked a cylinder, and caused inconvenience to genuine customers
Mysuru civic body withdraws Motor Vehicle Infrastructure Cess
The new tax system drew widespread criticism with people complaining that linking the motor vehicle cess with property tax was unscientific
All about Karnatakas new Freedom Of Choice Marriage Bill | Decode Karnataka
Karnataka Legislature recently passed the Karnataka Freedom of Choice in Marriage and Prevention and Prohibition of Crimes in the Name of Honour and Tradition (Eva Nammava, Eva Nammava) Bill, 2026.
Siddaramaiah defends kin picks for bypolls; says high command will decide on power-sharing
DAVANAGERE (KARNATAKA), Apr 3: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday defended the Congress partys decision to field family members of two deceased MLAs in Assembly by-elections, asserting that the move follows established political practice. Addressing criticism from the BJP over alleged dynastic politics, he said the party had followed a common practice in selecting candidates for the upcoming bypolls in the state. The bypolls were necessitated by the demise of sitting Congress MLAs Shamanur Shivashankarappa and H Y Meti, who [] The post Siddaramaiah defends kin picks for bypolls; says high command will decide on power-sharing appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
In Karnataka's Chitradurga, a 23-year-old Ayurvedic doctor allegedly died by suicide as she was distressed over alleged mental harassment by her classmates who spread rumours about her having an affair with a professor. She left a suicide note in which she revealed her classmates spread false rumours about her and taunted her.
Bengaluru presents a weekend packed with entertainment. Harsh Gujral brings his comedy show. Singer Shaan performs his hit songs. A rooftop screening of Rockstar offers a cinematic experience. The Spring Fest celebrates Assamese culture with music and food. These events provide a variety of options for residents and visitors.
PM Modi to boost NDAs campaign in central and south Kerala on Saturday. Actor Kamal Haasan and rapper Vedan are among celebrities campaigning for LDF. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Sivakumar among high-profile leaders to campaign for UDF
EC Declares Paid Holiday on Polling Days for Upcoming Elections
The announcement covers elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal and Bye-election to eight Assembly Constituencies across six states, which are Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Nagaland and Tripura
Crackdown on Quacks in Karnataka's Raichur; 18 Booked, 13 Clinics Sealed
District Health and Family Welfare Officer Dr Surendra Babu said action was initiated against 31 individuals who were allegedly posing as qualified doctors and treating unsuspecting patients with unknown medicines
The project faced a delay due to lack of clearance from the Centre
fischer Strengthens Production in Asia: New Production Sites in India and China
The fischer Group of Companies is systematically expanding its production in Asia. With a new production site in India and the expansion of the existing plant in China, fischer is focusing on sustainable growth and a stronger market presence. The company also launches a new production facility in Saudi Arabia. fischer Production Site in China The fischer Group of Companies is consistently expanding its production capacities in Asia. The focus is on the new and expanded sites in India and China. In Bengaluru, in the Indian state of Karnataka, fischer is launching a new production facility with a focus on fischer installation systems. In Taicang, in the Chinese province of Jiangsu, fischer is expanding its existing production site. The new production line for items from the heavy-duty fixings range and from the structural retrofitting product range went into operation at the beginning of this month. Deliveries to the Chinese market will begin in May and to the whole of Asia from November. The original production facility was opened back in 1997. Professor Klaus Fischer, owner of the fischer Group of Companies said, “The large-scale expansion of our production in Asia is an important step towards further strengthening our competitiveness and customer proximity. Local production sites are becoming increasingly important, particularly in the current global political climate.” fischer is also focusing on growth in Saudi Arabia: the company recently opened its 51st subsidiary there. Its official inauguration has been postponed until autumn due to current events in the region. A large new production site is currently being developed in Dammam, with its opening planned for early May. fischer has been producing fastening solutions in Tây Ninh, Vietnam, since 2022. “Asia plays a central role for our company – and with the new and expanded production sites, we are laying the foundations for sustainable growth and innovative solutions directly on the spot,” says Alexander Bässler, Chief Executive Officer . With these investments, fischer is underlining its position as one of the leading global suppliers of fastening systems. “The expansion of our production footprint in Asia, and particularly in India, reflects fischer Group’s commitment to being closer to customers. The new facility in India strengthens our ability to deliver faster while combining German engineering excellence with the ‘Make in India’ vision,” said Mayank Kalra, Managing Director, fischer India. fischer Building Materials India Private Limited Ward No. 76, Unit 101, First Level, No. 3 (Old 4 Prestige Sigma, Vittal Mallya Rd, Richmond Town, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001
In an interview with the New Delhi-based fashion designer, we speak about Bengalurus global Indian fashion sense
GBA may regularise up to 15% deviation from bldg plan
B Com to Goldman sachs: Karnataka colleges race to churn out more job-ready grads
A 23-year-old Ayurvedic doctor, Dr. MU Nikitha, allegedly died by suicide in Chitradurga district after facing harassment. A death note indicated she was distressed by rumors of an illicit relationship with a lecturer, spread by college students and the lecturer's wife. Police have registered a case against the lecturer, his wife, and some students.
Come, discover the biryanis of Karnataka
Flutter over grading third language
Grading the third-language paper and not counting it towards the total marks in SSLC in Karnataka is being seen as the first step towards a two-language policy, writes Jayanth R.
Bengaluru saw over 2,100 new vehicles a day on average; total count touches 1.2 crore
Bengaluru's vehicle count surpassed 1.2 crore by March 2026, with over 7.9 lakh new vehicles added in 2025-26, straining the city's infrastructure. This surge, driven by private vehicle dependence due to inadequate public transport, exacerbates congestion and poses public health risks. Experts urge a policy shift towards promoting public transport.
An 11-month-old boy drowned in a bucket at his Bengaluru home while his mother, a software professional, briefly stepped away. The mother, unable to cope with the guilt, died by suicide shortly after, leaving a note blaming herself. Her husband discovered the tragic scene upon returning from work.
Parents protest rash driving by school bus in Bengaluru, demand apology
Karnataka to nurture 20 clean energy startups annually under new pact with Australia
Commercial hub mooted at Bengalurus MG Road Metro station
Bangalore Development Authority initiates separate master plan for 500 sqkm beyond GBA limits
Man steals gold from relatives home in Bengaluru, arrested
Happy Streets returns to Bhartiya City in Bengaluru
